Sycamore Higher Gunville Sherborne Dorset DT9 5AW

1. 13 Jan 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 26 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 26 February 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 218 High Street Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5AQ

  26/02220/TCA Submitted 21 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Notification of intent to Fell No 3 Tree's within a Conservation area 1 Bay tree T1, (Laurus nobilis) , x 1 Sitka Spruce tree T2 (Picea sitchensis) and x 1 Holly tree T3 (Ilex aquafolium).

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 218 High Street Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5AQ

  26/02360/HOU Submitted 5 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

  Replace existing roof with new, remove chimney and build retaining wall

  Awaiting decision Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• The Tippling Philosopher High Street Milborne Port Somerset DT9 5AQ

  26/01296/DOC1 Submitted 5 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  Discharge of Condition No. 07 (Allocation Certificate) of planning application 25/00707/FUL

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• Church House Bathwell Lane Milborne Port DT9 5AN

  21/02406/TCA Submitted 3 Aug 2021 150 yards away

  Notification of intent to fell No. 03 trees within a conservation area

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• The Tippling Philosopher High Street Milborne Port Dorset DT9 5AQ

  25/00707/FUL Submitted 20 Mar 2025 150 yards away

  Change of use and associated alterations to create three additional self contained dwellings

  Granted Full applications 41 docs

• Dolphin Cottage North Street Milborne Port DT9 5EP

  21/01619/HOU Submitted 17 May 2021 150 yards away

  Convert existing triple garage into a family annexe.

  Granted Householder 43 docs
  Domestic

• 50/26/00076 Granted

  Westovers, West End, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BA

  Crown reduce 1No. Field Maple (T1) by 2.5m all round. Crown reduce 1No. Magnolia (T2) by 1.5m all round.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 15/26/00009 Granted

  Selworthy House, Copsewood Lane, Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2NS

  Remove 1No. Crab Apple (T1) and 1No. Magnolia (T2) due to the structure of the wall.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00095 Granted

  19 Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7EZ

  Whole crown reduction of 1No. Walnut (T1), removing 1.5m - 2m of growth to suitable growth points leaving the tree approx. final height and spread of 8.5m.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees
• 08/26/00096 Granted

  68 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ

  Reduce the overall height of 1No. Lime (T1) by approx. 2-3m and reduce the lateral spread by 1-2m all round to provide clearance from the adjacent garage and manage its size in relation to the limited space available leaving the tree approx. final height of 3m and approx. final lateral spread of 2-3m.

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 17/26/00062 Granted

  29 Round Oak Grove, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BW

  Crown reduce 1No. Oak (T1) (TPO Ref T1) on one side previously reduced back to previous pruning points.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Trees